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Herman “Pat” Herst Jr. (1909–1999) was a renowned writer of philatelic literature in many cases writing on the history of the hobby. He began his philatelic career on Nassau Street in New York City in 1933 moving to Shrub Oak New York in 1946 remaining there until he finally retired to Florida in 1973.In Florida he continued to remain involved in philately giving speeches and talks at the Hollywood Stamp Club (Hollywood Florida) and other institutions.